Software Development Engineer 2026

Amazon is one of the world's most beloved brands, known for its intense focus on customers and innovation in technology.
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Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
AI · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Software Development Engineer 2026

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge, scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle? At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The intense focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world's most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand. If this is you, come chart your own path at Amazon!

The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and impact millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We're looking for individuals who are excited by the idea of creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company whose ship cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

Amazon is an Inclusive and Work Life Harmony workplace: Amazon promotes a fulfilling and flexible work style according to the work volume and lifestyle of each employee. (Example: Flex Time, Work from Home, Maternity /Parenting /Family Care Leave etc.)

Application Process:

  1. Submit your application
  2. Complete your online assessment
  3. First interview will be completed by 2-weeks after completing online assessment
  4. Final interviews will be completed by 3-weeks after completing first interview depending on slot availability.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Last updated 7 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer 2026

  • Solve business challenges through innovative technology
  • Work on cutting-edge, scalable services technology
  • Participate in industry-defining projects
  • Create new products, features, and services from scratch
  • Manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

Requirements For Software Development Engineer 2026

Java
Python
JavaScript
Linux
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Available to join in 2026
  • Within 1 year after graduating university when application is complete
  • Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design
  • Computer Science fundamentals in data structures
  • Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
  • Proficiency with modern programming languages (Java, C/C++, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
  • Proficiency with open-source technologies (Linux, Spring, JQuery, etc.)
  • Business Level English Communication Skills
  • Conversational level or higher in Japanese

Benefits For Software Development Engineer 2026

  • Flex Time
  • Work from Home
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parenting Leave
  • Family Care Leave

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